Lydia Acosta Stephens, Executive Director
Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department
I am honored to lead our department, serving over 200,000 students, each with individual needs and unique pathways to academic success. We understand that our students require enriched language supports in every learning environment, and realize the urgency to ensure a relevant and rigorous educational program is accessible to all. Our educational programs for students are tailored to meet the individual learning needs of our diverse English learners and all language learners on their pathway to bilingualism and biliteracy. Our educational programs reflect updated research, practice, monitoring, and resources on instructional delivery models. Programs such as Dual Language Education and World Languages are open to all. We continue to work together towards bilingualism and biliteracy for all by ensuring equity, access and opportunities for all students regardless of the learning environment. At MMED, we fundamentally believe that we must all ābe the light, be of service and be the solutionā.
Dr. Jose Posada, Administrator, English Learner Services
Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department
Welcome to the Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department (MMED). Our focus will be the implementation of the 2018 Master Plan for Englisih Learners and Standard English Learners with fidelity at all schools so that student achievement is realized. MMED is comprised of the following offices:
1) Dual Language / Bilingual Programs Office
2) English Learner Programs / Compliance
3) English Learner Instruction Secondary and Elementary
4) World Languages and Cultures
Our team of committed and dedicated educators is ready to serve and support schools at all levels. We look forward to providing effective program options, instructional services, and monitoring tools that are based on student outcomes.
